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I was sleeved on Aug. 2. Was able to move fluids up to 1.5 oz/15 min with additional Water, but my brain still feels pretty foggy. Not sure what is causing that, I'm sleeping a ton. I've been walking daily, up to 5k steps, and planning on getting to 7500 today. I know that resistance training with a band is a good way to help keep skin toned so I was wondering how soon post op folks started doing that? Any resources would also be appreciated.

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Most bariatric surgeons in the U.S. have a 6-week restriction on resistance training. In other words, resistance exercises are not advised for the first 6 weeks post-op.

I didn't resume resistance training or cardio exercise until 3 months post-op.

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For me it was 3 weeks. Wounds should look good, no pain, and not overdoing it.

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Suggestions vary. I wouldn't do any resistance training until the pain is really gone and I'd stop at the moment the abdominal wall feels weird in any kind of way. Better safe than sorry. No one needs a hernia.

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Congratulations on your surgery!
I'm 3 weeks out.
My surgeon released/ removed restrictions from week 2.

How about just asking your surgeon when to start. At the end of the day we are not your surgeon and we all respond to things differently. Better to be safe than sorry. Your surgeon will be happy to fear that you are ready to move forward. Just ask

All the best on your journey!


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My surgeon cleared me at 2 weeks. She said if anything hurt to stop that activity.
I didn't return to gym and trainer until week 7. I didn't feel ready.
I did walking and some aerobic dvds until then. I did try some bands around 4 weeks and felt fine but I didn't push myself hard like I do at the gym. Now having been at gym for a few weeks I'm still not at the full hour of a workout. We do 40 minutes plus 20 minutes of stretching, foam rolling etc...

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I think it took me 3-4 months before I was up for resistance training.

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My doctor said 4-6 weeks...dont push it and cause more problems... your stomach isnt fully healed inside till week 6 they say.

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Thanks everyone! I really appreciate your feedback. I love this site, such great support. :)

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